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dignified

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/verb, adjective3 syllables

Dignified means: having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance.

Synonyms for dignified15

verb, as in confer dignity or honor upon

ennoble, dignify

verb, as in raise the status of

dignify

adjective, as in having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

courtly, formal, stately, distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterial, composed, elegant

adjective, as in having or showing self-esteem

self-respecting, self-respectful, proud

also used for dignified

august

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Opposites of dignified

undignified

What does dignified mean?4

adjective

1

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance“her dignified demeanor”

2

having or showing self-esteem

verb

1

confer dignity or honor upon“He was dignified with a title”

2

raise the status of“I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Dignified in a sentence

  • He decided that his kielbasa was too dignified for an ordinary bun.papabear
  • Compassion is a beautiful and noble feeling that makes valuable ​​and dignified human beings.carlosalberto
  • You're so much more dignified than I am.CM
  • At the funeral, the widow looked very dignified, with her black suit, hat and gloves.CM
  • The lady's behaviour was always dignified.marcika
  • Yanni did that in a dignified way.Amastan
  • Tom conducted himself in a gracious and dignified manner during his court appearance.patgfisher
  • Tom is a very dignified man.CM

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